used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
anew
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
AnswersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
Archie
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From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
BaldnessnounUS /ˈbɔːldnəs/
the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
of short duration or distance
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
CorrespondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
set up or found
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading (Bruce vaguely thought this rather harsh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Knutford liked knee trouble, why shouldn't he have it?)
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Knutford liked knee trouble, why shouldn't he have it?)
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a message received and understood
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
Knutford
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From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading If Knutford liked knee trouble, why shouldn't he have it?)
take the midday meal
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
marvelling
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From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a human being
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
on the contrary
From this reading (Bruce vaguely thought this rather harsh.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
shouldn't
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From this reading If Knutford liked knee trouble, why shouldn't he have it?)
not in physical motion
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (Bruce vaguely thought this rather harsh.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading (Bruce vaguely thought this rather harsh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
a source of difficulty
From this reading '_Knutford_ (For knee trouble).--My advice is against.'
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading (Bruce vaguely thought this rather harsh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
which person or people
From this reading Archie It was Sunday afternoon, and Bruce, lunch still pervading his consciousness, found himself reading over and over again and taking a kind of stupefied interest in the 'Answers to Correspondents' in a certain Sunday paper, and marvelling at the mine of extraordinary miscellaneous information possessed by the person who answered them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Knutford liked knee trouble, why shouldn't he have it?)
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Brief replies:-- 'To _Miserable Alfred_ (Baldness).--If you comply with the rules, will send private advice.
